How to Build a Fence - Part 1 (Post Setting)

I wanted to give a simple step by step on how to build your own fence. This is a 3 part series that will help outline the best way to achieve a strong fence, with the right type and size of dimensional lumber.
#howtobuildafence #settingafencepost #fences

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[austinbradley]

Great video! It helped me understand how to get the holes dug out without messing up your property line string. Great work on explaining how to build a fence. It really makes it worth trying out

[ericelam]

Fence line needs to be inline and pleasant to the eye looking down the line.. The #1 way without having to level each pole with a leveler would be string the top and bottom of the (2) preset end-post this way the alignment will be fool proof but you will still need to level side to side, the fence line will be 100% directly inline with the (2) end post. I could not find 1 video where 2 strings upper and lower is being used which is the most precise and efficient way of installing the fence post. I've been doing the 2 string alignment since I was 14 years old - 51 years. And I was taught this method by a 70 year old multi-millionaire contractor.

[bostonfamily]

This is the video I've been looking for. After researching and reviewing so many other videos this is by far the best. Thanks for posting!

[bernardtoney]

Best 3 part series on youtube!!
Thanks for your expertise. All the help i needed!

[rikkeles]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful and exactly what I was looking for. 😊. Luckily here in Florida we don't have to worry about frost lines or concrete in the posts.

[ML-kslj]

You want that post in the center of the concrete too. The best you can any way. I like to fill the bottom of the holes with gravel or pea one as well. I have seen to manyposts sink because of being in edge of the footer.

[O.D.J.tile]

good job man 👍 .. thanks for sharing this helps me

[lauraskillings]

thanks so much for the video! are you able to explain how you created a peak to keep water away from the post?

[jacobgamble]

Watch for dry pockets in concrete … Crete that doesn’t get mixed … and run Crete just above ground level or water will rot out your post at the base in which the Crete hasn’t formed some kind of barrier or protection

[davidquinn]

OK you convinced me. I live in NY, my frost line is 4 or 5 feet. I am not going to dig holes 6 or 7 feet deep. I'll just skip the concrete, slide my metal posts into the soil, and deal with the shifting as it goes.

[uk]

That extra fence under ground is gonna make the project much more expensive. Not saying your'wrong but this is the first informative video that didn't say 2 feet.

[matthews]

I can not find one video, anywhere, on how to ensure two gate posts are straight across from another and not angled slightly.

[kboston]

Im planning on doing a fence soon. Would there be any downside to filling the entire hole with concrete and finishing it it off with a slope away from the post(no dirt)?

[clownman]

um, , , the bobcat jacked up the grass, , was that an issue? lol!

to offset that previous comment, great video and very informative pal 👍 👌

[irisponcedeleon]

Excellent! But, where on earth do you live 😳 that your frost line is 48"?

[romanp]

wouldn’t you want to add water between the concrete bags ?

[TheBlades]

Question, why add the post mix first? surely it wont soak through all of it as it dries out quickly? When I've done a fence I pour some water in and add mix and then add more water and give it a good dash with a tool etc. I always thought be doing it your way the water wont soak all the way through and it could have dry spot in the middle and only hardened around the edges and tops etc. Even though it would be a lot easier doing it your way...

[johnkutz]

Thanks. But how do you level the TOPS of the posts? I didn't see any effort to ensure the tops are level (horizontal). Do you cut them after installation?

[jeremyryan]

When you first started, how did you know that your string line (from point A to B) was straight?? Yes the string is straight because when you pull a string it becomes straight but it doesn’t mean the FENCE LINE is straight.

[Paul-qqmh]

Good size post holes but i don't know about the rapid set concrete tho.